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September 11, 2013 1:22 p.m.

Calvert scheduled to change plea Tuesday

THOMPSON FALLS – Nathan Lee William Calvert’s trial date scheduled for Monday, September 16th has been vacated and a change of plea has been scheduled for the following day on Tuesday, September 17th at 10 a.m.

March 13, 2018 8:11 p.m.

Community Notes

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council Spring Gala will be held March 16 with “West My Friend” with music ranging from indie-roots to chamber folk. This quartet brings an acoustic blend of instruments and four-part harmonies. Tickets are available by calling Mary Jo Berry at 822-2213 or Cathy Kuhl at 822-4801, Castles Grocery or MCPAC members and includes the concert and dinner.

Local teacher scores big with Business Professionals
March 17, 2020 7:18 p.m.

Local teacher scores big with Business Professionals

With 45,000 members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, Business

Dianne Rummel formally charged
February 28, 2012 2:23 p.m.

Dianne Rummel formally charged

THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County Clerk of Court Dianne Rummel was arraigned for criminal charges Tuesday in direct relation to allegations of theft, embezzlement tampering with county records and witnesses.

March 19, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Governor declares emergency, orders schools closed

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Sunday ordered public schools closed, nursing home visits drastically cut and recommended that public gatherings be limited to fewer than 50 people.

Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek complete merger
February 23, 2016 5:51 a.m.

Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek complete merger

Plum Creek Timber and Weyerhaeuser consummated their merger on Friday, Feb. 19, according to a press release by Weyerhaeuser. The $8 billion deal was announced last November, but shareholders only approved it on Friday.

December 28, 2016 4 a.m.

Hunter hit with costly penalties after mishap

Jeff Fleming wishes he could take back the most expensive three seconds of his life.

March 6, 2013 1:37 p.m.

Sheehan of Plains convicted of theft

A Helena jury convicted a Plains man Thursday of one count of theft by common scheme, a felony, of worker’s compensation benefits provided by the Montana State Fund.

March 12, 2020 9:33 a.m.

County officials warn of coronavirus

While there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus, a new respiratory ailment, it has been identified in various regions of the U.S. and there is currently no vaccine or anti-viral treatments for the virus.

HD-14 candidate Randy Mitchell
April 20, 2022 midnight

HD-14 candidate Randy Mitchell

There will be two candidates for the primary election on June 8 for Montana House Representative from District 14.

July 30, 2008 midnight

Veterans deserve quality transportation

Keeping in touch

December 16, 2020 midnight

Kvelve's Comments: Another wacky week in life of Kvelve

For some reason, and it’s been going on my whole life, these things happen...

August 21, 2013 1:23 p.m.

Judge James investigation nears completion, subsitutes named

According to Anastasia Burton, Deputy Communications Director with Montana Attorney General Tim Fox’s Office, the investigation of Mineral County Justice of the Peace Wanda James is nearing completion.

Cornhole Festival raised funds for Project Ascension
June 22, 2022 midnight

Cornhole Festival raised funds for Project Ascension

The object is simple: put the bean bag in the hole on the sloped, ramp-like board and score three points.

September 9, 2020 midnight

Some experts say Paradise sewer project price too high

With the embers of anti-sewer protest still glowing, a new development in the issue may further fan the flames of discontent in the small town of Paradise.

September 16, 2014 6:07 p.m.

New MCH CEO coming soon to Superior

SUPERIOR – There will be a new face among the familiar ones at the Mineral Community Hospital soon as the search for a new chief executive officer continues.

December 30, 2009 midnight

New Year's Day polar plunge and fun run

Danielle Switalski

January 4, 2010 midnight

Annual New Year's Day polar plunge and fun run

Danielle Switalski

August 25, 2010 9:59 a.m.

Hospital looking at implementing two projects

The Mineral County Hospital Board of directors have been working with a steering committee during the past year to explore the possibilities of major improvements to the facility, which, would improve patient care and increase efficiency if implemented. Last Tuesday, August 17, they held a public meeting to gather input on two proposed ideas: building a woody biomass energy system and the construction of a new hospital.

Class of 2035 getting off to early start
April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

Class of 2035 getting off to early start

The start of a school year can be an interesting challenge for children and parents. The class of 2035 began their academic introduction early as they took part in the Kindergarten Roundup in Plains March 30. There were 22 young boys and girls going in and out of two kindergarten classes at Plains Elementary to go through many different tests. There were many adults there in the two classrooms checking the future kindergarteners for a variety of skills, abilities, including counting, building a three block tower, standing on one foot, identifying the letters of the alphabet, having their eyes checked, and a nurse getting information on their current health.